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Explainer: the war in Syria and the possibility of removing Assad

  • Written by: Mehmet Ozalp, Associate Professor in Islamic Studies, Director of The Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation and Executive Member of Public and Contextual Theology, Charles Sturt University
imageThe future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's reign lies with Vladimir Putin’s obstinacy and ability to withstand US pressure.Reuters/Omar Sanadiki

The devastating gas attack in Syria, attributed to the Assad regime, and the swift US missile response is a game-changer for all parties involved in the Syrian conflict. This is a complex war,...

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When it comes to euthanasia, not all slippery slope arguments are 'bullshit'

  • Written by: Xavier Symons, Research Associate, University of Notre Dame Australia
imageThere is no shortage of dubious slippery slope arguments.from shutterstock.com

The Twittersphere went into meltdown on Monday night after a spat on ABC’s Q&A between bioethics professor Margaret Somerville and 81-year-old audience member Patricia Fellows.

Somerville defended, at some length, her opposition to euthanasia. Fellows responded...

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Why does the Carmichael coal mine need to use so much water?

  • Written by: Ellen Moon, Researcher in Geochemistry, Southern Cross University
imageCoal mines, such as this one near Bowen, use water for everything from equipment cooling to dust management.CSIRO, CC BY

From accidental water spills into coastal wetlands, to proposed taxpayer-funded loans, Adani’s planned Carmichael coal mine and the associated Abbot Point coal terminal can’t keep out of the news at the moment.

Last...

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Explainer: why some acts are classified as terrorism but others aren't

  • Written by: Keiran Hardy, Lecturer, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
imageA terrorist attack in London in March left six people dead, including the perpetrator.Reuters/Hannah Mckay

Recent attacks in Westminster and Stockholm, following attacks last year in Nice and Berlin, have shown the world a terrifying terrorist tactic. Attackers have driven vehicles into crowds of people, killing and injuring many.

In Australia, the B...

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  1. What is 'success' in drug rehab? Programs need more than just anecdotes to prove they work
  2. How the blockchain will transform housing markets
  3. Guide to the Classics: Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale
  4. The school of hard knocks: driverless cars should learn lessons from crashes
  5. How murals helped turn a declining community around
  6. Anti-Trump backlash at US by-elections
  7. Australia’s climate bomb: the senselessness of Adani's Carmichael coal mine
  8. Attacking North Korea: surely Donald Trump couldn't be that foolish
  9. Health Check: does caffeine cause dehydration?
  10. Explainer: how wage growth contributes to the economy
  11. Back-to-back bleaching has now hit two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef
  12. How pop culture can (and should) change legal views on swearing
  13. Australia and India: some way to go yet
  14. Flu vaccine won't definitely stop you from getting the flu, but it's more important than you think
  15. Who owns the world? Tracing half the corporate giants' shares to 30 owners
  16. The research on hot-desking and activity-based work isn't so positive
  17. Denial: a timely reminder that we should confront distortions of history
  18. Feeling helpless about the Great Barrier Reef? Here's one way you can help
  19. Live fast, die young: a massive 'dead red' galaxy seen for the first time
  20. Unlocking the secrets of street ambience
  21. What we know about the April 4 chemical attack in Syria
  22. 30 years of Rage, and no signs of quietening
  23. The end of Catalyst: four ironies
  24. First results from the 2016 Census paint a picture of who the 'typical' Australian is
  25. Snout, sniff and sneeze: the language of the nose
  26. Census 2016: Women are still disadvantaged by the amount of unpaid housework they do
  27. Tobacco tax hikes are great, so long as you’re not a poor smoker
  28. Three charts on Australia's growing appetite for fast broadband
  29. John Clarke: an unsurpassed craftsman of the Australasian voice
  30. Why glamorising narco culture, on screen and in Sydney's pop-up shop, is wrong
  31. Three ways to improve commercial shipping's environmental footprint
  32. Explainer: shadow banking and where it came from
  33. Where are they now? What public transport data reveal about lockout laws and nightlife patronage
  34. Yes, car seats protect children. But you need the right restraint, fitted properly
  35. Affordable housing, finger-pointing politics and possible policy solutions
  36. Parents' reactions can lessen or worsen pain for injured kids
  37. Farewell John Clarke: in an absurd world, we have never needed you more
  38. Why it's the right time for Australia and India to collaborate on higher education
  39. FactCheck: do 679 of Australia's biggest corporations pay 'not one cent' of tax?
  40. Australian politics explainer: Robert Menzies and the birth of the Liberal-National coalition
  41. Is Paris climate deal really 'cactus', and would it matter if it was?
  42. How to make your next sexual health check less, erm ... awkward
  43. Kindred skies: ancient Greeks and Aboriginal Australians saw constellations in common
  44. Three charts on mortgage stress: it isn't as bad as you might think
  45. Australian politics explainer: the White Australia policy
  46. Australian gas: between a fracked rock and a socially hard place
  47. The golden age of superhero films ignores the golden aged at its peril
  48. What housing issues should the budget tackle? This is what our experts say
  49. Morrison rejects pressure for negative gearing to be examined
  50. Australia does Paris-Roubaix: By the numbers

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining  A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand ma...

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High-Impact Dental Marketing Strategies That Are Driving Real Practice Growth Today

The landscape of dental practice growth in Australia has shifted dramatically over recent years. Standard, broad-spectrum advertising campaigns no longer yield the return on investment they once did. ...

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Bridge...

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Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...